Attractive Pair of Doulton Lambeth Vases (1885-1902 Slater)

For offer is a most attractive pair of Doulton Lambeth Vases. Manufactued in salt glaze art stoneware from the late 19th Century with the Chine Ware design from the Doulton Slater Period. Impressed 'Doulton Lambeth England' and 'Doulton Slater Patent' on the base together with '788' and 'ga' and marked with with X5774 figures and letters as shown in the photos. Decorated in green, with a white and light blue pastel floral pattern on a gold background and a deep blue interior. "The distinctive feature of Chine Ware these wares is a textured netted background surface obtained by pressing moistened pieces of old point lace linen and other fabrics into the soft clay soon after the pots had come to the wheel." (' The Doulton Lambeth Wares', page 177, Louise Irvine) Will consider selling seperately for £125 each. Delightful pieces.